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Staffanson Family History

Staffanson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Steffenson, Steffensen, Stanton, Staunton, Stenson, Szafranski

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Where is the Staffanson family from?

You can see how Staffanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staffanson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Staffanson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Staffanson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Staffanson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Staffanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staffanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Staffanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staffanson. 65% of Staffanson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Staffanson women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    36%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Staffanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Staffanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staffanson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Staffanson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Staffanson. For the veterans among your Staffanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staffanson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Staffanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Staffanson in 1964 was 81, and 40 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staffanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staffanson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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